Hey guys, I'm looking for a new pack! I currently have one similar to the one in the photo and it does work great, super comfy even when fully loaded, but I've made a recent addition which has left me scratching my head a bit on a new one.

I decided to get a Boreal 22" folding saw, very happy with it, but it doesn't fit in my pack. I understand I could strap it to the side, but I'd rather everything fit into it because I don't like having extras that can get snagged up, or worst fall off and maybe not even notice.

I'm looking for a 22" H pack, needs to be super durable for backwoods hiking. I'm not looking for the full on trek packs, honestly I like my current 17 1/2" as it does everything else I need with comfy fit.

>>1514793Yea small bags don't need them. I don't have any day packs, but this is what I'm going to buy after I find a new car...https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-OutdoorZ-Dark-Timber-Hunting/dp/B008ZXKZ2M/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=day+packs+lightweight&qid=1557844370&s=gateway&sprefix=day+pa&sr=8-5

I have an ALPS Outdoors, framed pack and love it. Great quality and comfort, so I'd recommend the brand in general.

>>1514810My frame pack has one, and if I'm not hunting I put 2 fishing poles in there. It just depends on what you like to do /out/. This brand is specifically for hunters, so most of their stuff will have a place for a rifle or handgun holster.

>>1514811I mean, items that are too long for the pack itself, I've always just hung from the external compression straps. Don't know what I'd do with an actual rifle, though. I'd probably still not use it for whatever reason.

>>1514828Oh, yeah, that's for damn fucking sure. Comfort is not the #1 priority. I've found that I just have to pack way lighter than I normally would, so now, I'm basically running with this weird-ass military-ultralight kit. Still kind of comfy, though.

>>1514842>>1514843>camo stands out too muchYeah, it does, in civilian environments. I like the military shit exactly because it doesn't stand out too much in a woodland environment. Now, I don't have a whole lot of equipment that actually has camo patterns, but I do have a bunch that's just plain OD green. Which works fairly well.

>>1514875>Why are you carrying it through cities? Like to resupply?Nah, where I live, there's a really nice area that has a bunch of interesting plant life that pretty much requires me to walk through the center of town. And that area itself is a fairly popular hiking spot, so to speak. Lots of foot traffic, etc.

>>1514894You kind of have to in order to do direct quotes. But with larpers like you guys it's easy since your so unaware you just blast out huge red flags like civilian environments being of some concern when choosing a pack.

Anyone got any recommendations for a pack that I can use for thru hiking as well as big game hunting out west? (USA)I need to be able to throw my bow as well as a rifle on it for hunting. Looking for around 65-70 liters, type 1 diabetic so I need extra room for insulin and snacks.

>>1515490https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/us-army-surplus-molle-ii-main-field-pack-with-frame-used?a=2194048Wore this for a while, now that OCP is the new standard these are going pretty cheap. You can fit a lot in the main pack, and the sustainment pouches on the side fit more than you think. I fit an m4 between the molle and the sustainment pouch lretty well, so id suppose your rifle would do alright. The team helped for longer treks, and the emergency straps make it super easy to drop at a moments notice.

>>1514799I've thought about getting one of their hunting packs. They look solid>>1514782I'm bought to buy an sog 17.5 inch backpack. Good colors and warranty and still cheap as all the other random chinese crap out there

>>1515490I suppose Seekoutside makes packs that fit that description, they hold a lot and have an external frame while still being very lightweight so they're still suited for something like a longer hike but they're also pretty expensive.